Hulu adds Headgum's Handsome, The Mess Around, and That Was Us

Today, Hulu announced the addition of new podcasts - Handsome, The Mess Around, and That Was Us - to its growing library of licensed and companion podcasts. Following the recent debut of We’re Here to Help from Jake Johnson and Gareth Reynolds, this expansion brings extensive new and library episodes to the streamer exclusively before they are available on other platforms. With new episodes streaming weekly, all podcasts will roll out on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. beginning with The Mess Around on April 19.

“These podcasts have each built such a passionate fanbase, and we look forward to bringing them to an even broader audience on Hulu,” said Lauren Tempest, general manager, Hulu & EVP, DTC Content Partnerships. “Podcasts have become a strategic part of our content offering and as the lineup continues to grow, we’ll stay creator first and focus on delivering buzzy shows that drive cultural conversation.”

These new licensed additions join a growing slate of companion podcasts tied to Disney+ and Hulu’s most popular series, including Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, Paradise, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Tell Me Lies, FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, and Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again.

The addition of Handsome, The Mess Around, and That Was Us builds on Hulu’s collaboration with podcast network Headgum and follows the successful launch of We’re Here to Help in February.

“Each of these shows has a special relationship with its audience, and we’re excited to help grow their fanbases even further with an incredible, talent-first collaborator like Hulu,” said Kaiti Moos, VP, Content at Headgum. “This next chapter allows us to expand, while staying true to existing fans and preserving the experience they love.”

The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne - Premieres April 19

Go behind the scenes of Apartment 4D with the crew who called it home for seven incredible seasons. Each week, real-life friends Hannah Simone (Cece) and Lamorne Morris (Winston Bishop) rewatch their Emmy®-nominated series, New Girl, and reveal the never-before-told behind-the-scenes escapades. Speaking of besties - they’re inviting all of the loft’s favorite guest stars, writers, and directors to share their adventures on set.

Handsome - Premieres April 20

Handsome is a GLAAD Award-winning comedy podcast from Tig Notaro (Star Trek, The Morning Show, Zootopia 2), Fortune Feimster (FUBAR, The Mindy Project, Zootopia 2), and Mae Martin (Wayward, Feel Good, Zootopia 2). Each week, the hosts field a question from a guest and attempt to answer it together, covering an eclectic mix of topics. Along the way, they share stories, riff on each other, and generally have a ridiculous time.

That Was Us - Premieres April 27

Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan host That Was Us, where they dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving every episode and all the life lessons that came with it. In each new episode they unpack character motivations and storylines, share their unique perspectives, bring in special guests, reveal behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions.